Abstract: Data protection using portable data structures includes packaging ciphertext blocks into portable data structures, the ciphertext blocks being produced based on encryption of plaintext blocks according to a block encryption mode that includes dependencies between cryptographic processing of the plaintext blocks, the dependencies including decryption of a first ciphertext block being dependent on a second ciphertext block or decryption processing of the second ciphertext block, the packaging including providing, for each ciphertext block that has a dependency on another ciphertext block, an associated dependency label in the portable data structure in which the ciphertext block is packaged, and distributing the portable data structures to nodes such that portable data structures, of the portable data structures, that package ciphertext blocks between which at least one dependency exists are distributed to different nodes of the nodes.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for error information storage for boot-up procedures are described. A memory system may detect an error associated with performing the boot-up procedure of the memory system and may store error information associated with the detected error in a persistent register at the memory system. In some cases, the memory system may additionally store the error information in a cache at the memory system. After storing the error information, the memory system may reset and, after resetting, may transfer the error information from the persistent register to a non-volatile memory device at the memory system. In cases that the memory system stores error information in the cache prior to the reset, the memory system may additionally transfer the error information from the cache to the non-volatile memory device.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving, by a processing unit, from a first tenant, a query to retrieve data from a nonrelational database system. The method further includes determining, by the processing unit, that an index associated with the query is cached in a shared index cache, wherein the shared index cache stores indexes for a plurality of tenants. The method further includes retrieving, by the processing unit, a result of the query based on the index in the shared index cache. The method further includes outputting, by the processing unit, the result of the query.

Abstract: A method, computer system, and a computer program product is provided for dynamic allocation of resources. A database access pattern is determined by analyzing and monitoring traffic pattern between a pool of resources and a plurality of clients. The relationship between each of the resources is also determined. Access is enabled to a plurality of resources based on the database access and resource relationships, so that the plurality of resources can be accessed but not allocated until processing a request. A consumption model is generated that predicts resource need during a processing request based on the resource relationships, traffic pattern and resources availability. Upon receipt of a subsequent request for processing, consumption model is used to predict resource needs and to dynamically allocate, re-allocate and release the plurality of resources in a cascading manner until completion of subsequent processing request.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein are directed to a method for reducing fin oxidation during the formation of fin isolation regions. The method includes providing a semiconductor substrate with an n-doped region and a p-doped region formed on a top portion of the semiconductor substrate; epitaxially growing a first layer on the p-doped region; epitaxially growing a second layer different from the first layer on the n-doped region; epitaxially growing a third layer on top surfaces of the first and second layers, where the third layer is thinner than the first and second layers. The method further includes etching the first, second, and third layers to form fin structures on the semiconductor substrate and forming an isolation region between the fin structures.

Abstract: A test device includes a housing and a carrier detachable from the housing. The housing includes a socket, and the carrier contains a testing element, and the carrier along with the testing element therein is capable of being inserted into the housing through the socket. The housing includes a blocking structure and a locking structure. The blocking structure and the locking structure are integrated to form a locking component. When the carrier is inserted into the housing, and a position of the carrier is locked by the locking structure, the carrier is abutted against the blocking structure. The carrier keeps stable after being inserted into the housing; and the carrier is located in the same position for each insertion.

Abstract: Semiconductor device and formation method are provided. The method includes providing a substrate, a first fin and a second fin on the substrate, an isolation structure covering a portion of sidewalls of the first and second fins, a gate structure across the first fin or the second fin, a first doped source/drain region in the first fin, a second doped source/drain region in the second fin, and an interlayer dielectric layer on the isolation structure, the first and second fins, and the gate structure. A first through hole is formed in the interlayer dielectric layer, exposing the first doped source/drain region or the second doped source/drain region. A second through hole is formed in the interlayer dielectric layer on the isolation structure to connect to the first through hole. A first plug is formed in the first through hole and a second plug is formed in the second through hole.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses an amphiphilic polymer nano micelle containing poly-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine chelated ferric ions, in which ferric ions are chelated with a catechol structure on a side chain of a biodegradable poly-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine block. The disclosure also provides a method for preparing the above micelle, comprising: complexing an amphiphilic polymer containing poly-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine with a ferric ion compound, and obtaining the amphiphilic polymer nano micelle containing poly-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine chelated ferric ions through a solvent replacement method. The micelle prepared by the disclosure is used as a Fe3+ magnetic resonance Ti imaging contrast agent, which can avoid toxic or side effects caused by a traditional gadolinium reagent, has a longitudinal relaxation rate of 5.

Abstract: Semiconductor device and formation method are provided. The method includes providing a substrate, a first fin and a second fin on the substrate, an isolation structure covering a portion of sidewalls of the first and second fins, a gate structure across the first fin or the second fin, a first doped source/drain region in the first fin, a second doped source/drain region in the second fin, and an interlayer dielectric layer on the isolation structure, the first and second fins, and the gate structure. A first through hole is formed in the interlayer dielectric layer, exposing the first doped source/drain region or the second doped source/drain region. A second through hole is formed in the interlayer dielectric layer on the isolation structure to connect to the first through hole. A first plug is formed in the first through hole and a second plug is formed in the second through hole.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and compositions useful for treating claudin-4 associated disorders including cell proliferative disorders. The disclosure also provide claudin-family binding peptides useful in the methods of the disclosure.

Abstract: A direction detection device is provided for a game machine combined exercise bike. The direction detection device include a detection module mounted to a direction rotation module composed of a rotatable portion and a fixed portion. The detection module includes a plurality of signal receiver elements and a signal transmitter element, which are operated in a non-contact manner and are allowed for relative rotation with respect to each other. Each signal receiver element has a range of detection. During relative rotation between the signal transmitter element and the signal receiver elements, when the signal transmitter element is moved into the detection range of one of the signal receiver elements, the signal receiver elements detect a positional message of the signal transmitter element, and the signal receiver elements applies the message to a signal processing device of the game machine, which converts the positional message into a direction signal.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and compositions useful for treating claudin-4 associated disorders including cell proliferative disorders. The disclosure also provide claudin-family binding peptides useful in the methods of the disclosure.

Abstract: A channel equalizer obtains channel impulse responses (CIRs) for all subcarriers by way of filtering channel impulse responses of specific subcarriers using at least two filters. One of the two filters may be a low pass filter. At least one other of the at least two filters is implemented as a band pass filter having a variable filtering bandwidth, being available to establish various filtering bandwidths in response to various multi-path channel environments. By improving the performance of channel estimation, equalization may be improved.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program for detecting an echo signal including interpolating at least one fast Fourier transformed OFDM signal received in the time-domain, interpolating the at least one signal generated by the time-domain interpolation in the frequency-domain, using a time-domain varying bandwidth low pass filter (LPF), with bandwidth that varies in response to a bandwidth control signal, measuring at least one signal to power ratio between a scattered pilot signal of the at least one signal generated by the time-domain interpolation and another scattered pilot signal of the at least one signal generated by the frequency-domain interpolation, and comparing the signal to power ratio to a threshold value to determine a state of an echo signal, and providing the bandwidth control signal with the determined echo state information to adjust the bandwidth of the time-domain LPF, based on the bandwidth control signal.

Abstract: DVB-T receivers and methods may provide automatic detection of spectrum inversion using continual pilot correlation. A DVB-T receiver may include a demodulator, a fast Fourier transformation (FFT) unit, and a spectrum inversion detector. The demodulator may demodulate a received DVB-T digital signal according to a spectrum inversion signal, and the FFT unit may perform fast Fourier transformation (FFT) on the demodulated signal. The spectrum inversion detector may calculate continual pilot correlation values for the FFT-processed signal and may generate the spectrum inversion signal to indicate whether spectrum inversion has occurred according to the calculated correlation values. The DVB-T receiver may perform normal correlation and position inversion correlation on continual pilots using a spectrum inversion detector to automatically detect whether spectrum inversion has occurred. Related methods are also discussed.

Abstract: A composition of elastomeric insulation is provided. This composition is suitable to be used as a non-asbestos insulation in a solid rocket motor. In this embodiment, an EPDM rubber, a polyaramide fiber, a liquid EPDM rubber and an aluminum hydroxide are used to substitute the hazardous asbestos in traditional insulation materials to prevent environmental contamination. With careful formulation control, density of the composition based on this embodiment can be tailored to lower than 1.0 gm/cm3. Thus enable the insulation to be especially applicable in the areas of lower ablation rate in a solid rocket motor to reduce tare weight of the rocket motor. Moreover, since no chlorinated organic fire retardant compound is used therein, the additional advantage of low smoke density and low smoke toxicity is exhibited.

Abstract: DVB-T receivers and methods may provide automatic detection of spectrum inversion using continual pilot correlation. A DVB-T receiver may include a demodulator, a fast Fourier transformation (FFT) unit, and a spectrum inversion detector. The demodulator may demodulate a received DVB-T digital signal according to a spectrum inversion signal, and the FFT unit may perform fast Fourier transformation (FFT) on the demodulated signal. The spectrum inversion detector may calculate continual pilot correlation values for the FFT-processed signal and may generate the spectrum inversion signal to indicate whether spectrum inversion has occurred according to the calculated correlation values. The DVB-T receiver may perform normal correlation and position inversion correlation on continual pilots using a spectrum inversion detector to automatically detect whether spectrum inversion has occurred. Related methods are also discussed.

Abstract: Non-asbestos elastomeric insulating materials for solid propellant rocket motors are disclosed. The insulating materials are composed of EPDM rubber, polyaramide fiber, liquid EPDM rubber, magnesium hydroxide or aluminum hydroxide, silicon dioxide, chlorinated flame retardant compound and zinc hydroxystannate. The char forming organic fiber is used to substitute asbestos in traditional insulating materials that are believed to cause serious environmental problems. These fillers in the formulation, which when combined, have a synergistic effect that reduces the ablation rate significantly. Also, use of zinc hydroxystannate to substitute Sb2O3, may further reduce density of the insulator and smoke density and smoke toxicity of exhausted gas from the rocket motor.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program for detecting an echo signal including interpolating at least one fast Fourier transformed OFDM signal received in the time-domain, interpolating the at least one signal generated by the time-domain interpolation in the frequency-domain, using a time-domain varying bandwidth low pass filter (LPF), with bandwidth that varies in response to a bandwidth control signal, measuring at least one signal to power ratio between a scattered pilot signal of the at least one signal generated by the time-domain interpolation and another scattered pilot signal of the at least one signal generated by the frequency-domain interpolation, and comparing the signal to power ratio to a threshold value to determine a state of an echo signal, and providing the bandwidth control signal with the determined echo state information to adjust the bandwidth of the time-domain LPF, based on the bandwidth control signal.